03/09/2026
PACEARCHITECTS = G I G A N T I C !
A milestone project for PACEARCHITECTS.
It has been an incredible journey for the PACEARCHITECTS team to see BlueScope Steel’s $115M Metal Coating Line #7 at Erskine Park reach Practical Completion.
Our involvement began at the early planning stages, working alongside the wider project team to develop the architectural response and progress this highly complex industrial facility through the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) process.
Following approval, PACE continued through the Design & Construct and construction documentation phases, helping translate an exceptionally technical manufacturing brief into a coordinated, buildable facility.
This was industrial architecture on a very different scale.
The project incorporates multiple highly specialised construction zones, major process infrastructure, structures reaching approximately 38 metres in height, deep concrete cellars, specialist fire and services requirements, and an extension to the administration facilities — all integrated around the operational requirements of a major Australian manufacturer.
Projects like MCL7 demonstrate where PACE’s 25+ years of industrial experience really comes into its own. It is not simply about designing a building. It is about understanding process, structure, services, approvals, construction methodology and programme and bringing those elements together into an architectural solution that can actually be delivered.
Most importantly, projects of this complexity are never achieved by one organisation alone. They require experienced professionals, strong communication and genuine collaboration across the client, contractor, consultants, authorities, suppliers and countless individuals involved along the way.
A significant investment in Australian manufacturing, an outstanding collective achievement, and truly a milestone project for PACEARCHITECTS.